Reviews for the HP Pavilion dv6-6163cl

80%HP Pavilion dv7-6163clSource: PC MagBecause it makes so few sacrifices as a sub-$1,000 do-it-all media center laptop, the HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl earns itself the Editors' Choice award. It made some small strides by upgrading the CPU and lowering the price by $50. If you are looking for an affordable quad-core desktop replacement that delivers strong application and 3D performance, long battery life, and booming audio inside a stylish and sturdy enclosure, look no further than the HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl, our new Editors' Choice for media center laptops. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2011Rating:Total score: 80%

80%HP Pavilion dv6-6163clSource: PC MagThough it costs a bit more than competing models, it's hard to argue against the HP Pavilion dv6-6163cl. Other than the clacky mouse buttons, we have no quibbles about the design, which is both tough and sleek thanks to its use of aluminum. Features we would have liked to see included are Bluetooth and dedicated graphics, though it's rare to find an $800 laptop with dedicated graphics. As configured, it delivers very competitive application performance for the price. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/28/2011Rating:Total score: 80%

2430M: Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.4 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.7-3 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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